Gripping Thrillers where Diversity & Justice Win

Step into a world of action-packed crime thrillers, where the lines between justice and vengeance blur, and where queer women don't just survive—they thrive.

With a knack for packing a lot of punch into every line, Dharma Kelleher crafts heart-pounding crime fiction that is as complex as it is compelling.

Her protagonists are fearless, tenacious, and unapologetically themselves, embodying a unique blend of grit and vulnerability that leaves readers hungry for more.

From the dark underbelly of organized crime to the morally gray corridors of the legal system, Kelleher's stories are a breathtaking roller-coaster ride of action, suspense, and plot twists.

But these aren't just thrillers; they're tales of loss and resilience, exploring issues of discrimination and social justice without ever sacrificing pace or excitement.

Meet Dharma Kelleher

I grew up reading crime novels by Lawrence Block, Sara Paretsky, and Sue Grafton. I loved the stories, the gritty characters and the fast-paced action.

After I came out as transgender, I read queer mysteries by Katherine V. Forrest, Ellen Hart, and others.

I realized I wanted to write action-packed stories of crime and justice, but featuring protagonists like me.

Since then, I've published a dozen crime thrillers about queer women who kick ass with many more to come.

If issues of representation, diversity, and justice are important to you, curl up with one of my thrillers. You won't regret it.

Learn more about me...
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